"Shekhawati Heritage World" Fatehpur by RAJASTHANBYCAR

Fatehpur Travel Guide: 19 reviews and 57 photos

Arjundas Goenika Haveli AD 1870 Dondlod - Fatehpur

Shekhawati

Till a few years ago,the beautiful world of Shekhavati was founded by Rao Shekhaji (1433-88 ) who was acousin of Jaipur's Kachhwaha rulers.Once upon a time, it encompassed all the territories held by Rao Shekhaji, whose descendants, the Shekhavats, are still in existence.This area is described by the present-day districts of Jhunjhunu and Sikar.

Important Heritage Town and Villages
Jhunjhunu,Nawal Garh,Mandawa,Mahansar,Dundlod,Fatepur,Ramgarh,Lachhmangarh etc

Haveli

Haveli Brass Door

This is a mansion the home of the Marwari merchant.The main reception area, or baithak was usually the best decorated.Beyond was the inner court, the women's apartments.Upstairs were the bedrooms, which were well decorated.Since many havelis were built in stages, rather then at a time, murals date from different periods.Upper floors were built projecting over the facade, so as to provide a protective canopy to the murals against sun and rain.

Chhatri

Chhatri Ramgarh

These were commemorative cenotaphs a dome, supported by four, sixteen, or even thirty-two pillars.The basement was quit large, often surrounded by decorative domes and arches.The domes' insides were covered with frescoes.Often there were arabesques cut into the marble lattices

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In a nutshell:Open Art Gealery

Last visit to Fatehpur: Jul 2007
Intro Updated Jul 28, 2007
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Maillekeukeul Oct 1, 2005 at 12:40 AM

I know it's not the first time you hear this, but, compared to the beauty of the places, the rooms are soooo cheap, from a western point of view... !!!
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radz Aug 11, 2004 at 3:48 AM

Nice pic here,I see more pages comming up.